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Stand with Trans embraces people of all races, ethnicities, gender expressions, identities, ages, sexual orientations, religions, spiritualities, disabilities, and backgrounds without discrimination. We create an environment where all identities and their intersections belong and are uplifted. We acknowledge the troubling history of disproportionate discrimination and violence faced by transgender people of color; especially trans women of color who are the members of our community most likely to face fatal violence.

We are committed to dismantling the barriers faced by our community based on racism, sexism, queer-antagonism, and other discriminatory factors. These barriers include recent legislation like denying trans people from using the bathroom of their gender, barring trans people from participating in sports of their gender, and banning schools from teaching about LGBTQ acceptance.

We consciously work to oppose all forms of discrimination and foster a community where all peoples have equitable access to resources and opportunities of inclusion in a safe place. 

Stand with Trans is currently hiring. We invite you to send us a cover letter and a resume to Daily@standwithtrans.org for the job(s) listed below.

Now Hiring:

Job Description

Position:             Therapist
Reporting to:     Director of Clinical Services
Location:            Michigan 

Summary

We are looking for a person who is passionate about working with young people and who welcomes the opportunity to address challenges with those who are marginalized, including LGBTQ+ youth of color. We are seeking a strong mental health therapist who is dedicated and determined to improve the mental wellness of transgender/non-binary youth and young adults we serve.

This is a full-time, 40-hour/week, salaried position ($55,000/year) with paid holidays, PTO, and health benefits.

Required Qualifications

• Licensed or pre-licensed in the state of Michigan, LMSW, LPC, etc. 
• Master’s Degree in social work or counseling
• Provisional or full licensure in counseling or social work 
• 1+ years of clinical experience providing mental health services to transgender/non-binary youth and young adults. 
• Significant personal and/or professional experience with the LGBTQ+ community with an emphasis on the “T”
• Lived and/or professional experience with transgender, two-spirit, bipoc, and/or non-binary individuals.
• Excellent written, verbal, and electronic communication skills
• Cultural humility and a strong, demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, belonging, and social justice.
• Experience working with families
• Knowledge and experience in providing trauma-informed care

Preferred Qualifications

• Licensed in the state of Michigan, LMSW, LPC, etc. 
• Experience with and commitment to providing letters of support for gender affirming medical care
• Experience in providing telehealth therapy
• Trained and/or certified in evidence-based practices to ensure quality of service delivery
• Working knowledge of electronic health records software
• Understands best practice within social work practices, policies, and procedures
• Familiarity with a wide variety of effective clinical treatment options and the ability to develop, implement and monitor those options in practice with you
• Knowledge and comfort in working in a therapeutic setting with 10-24 years olds who may have emotional difficulties due to trauma
• Fully competent in interviewing, psychosocial assessment, and documentation.
• Highly organized self-starter with a commitment to excellence, strict attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously.
• Working knowledge of WPATH and Endocrine Society guidelines for gender diverse individuals.

Primary Responsibilities

• Provide mental health services to a full caseload, Approx. 20-25 patients
• Maintain HIPAA compliance
• Write letters of support for gender affirming care
• Become paneled at Stand with Trans with different insurance providers and accept insurance payments for therapy services
• Build and maintain relationships with LGBTQ+ affirming organizations and professionals
• Facilitate therapeutic groups as needed
• Attend and engage in supervision, team, and organizational meetings
• Participate in ongoing professional development opportunities
• Create individual treatment plans based on client needs 
• Refer clients to supportive services to supplement treatment and counseling, as needed
• Maintain HIPPA compliant documentation and billing requirements in a timely manner
• Other responsibilities and duties as assigned

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